Advanced Weight Responsive Supplemental Restraint Computer System
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1. A safety system for a passenger in a vehicle, comprising:
- a weight sensor configured to measure the passenger'"'"'s weight when the vehicle is started and also while the vehicle is running;
an air bag, in communication with said weight sensor, configured to apply an amount of force in proportion to the passenger'"'"'s weight.
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Abstract
An advanced weight responsive supplemental restraint computer system that minimizes both actual and perceived dangers related to the deployment of vehicle air bag systems by distinguishing between the varying size and weight of a passenger and also sensing the imminence of a collision in order to cater the air bag deployment to the unique physical attributes of the passenger.
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1. A safety system for a passenger in a vehicle, comprising:
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a weight sensor configured to measure the passenger'"'"'s weight when the vehicle is started and also while the vehicle is running;
an air bag, in communication with said weight sensor, configured to apply an amount of force in proportion to the passenger'"'"'s weight. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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